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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.68, 1,003.84 and 649.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.68, 1,003.84 and 649.24 is: 976.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.68 : 1,003.84 = 649.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.68/1,003.84 = 649.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.68x = 1,003.84 × 649.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.68x = 651,733.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,733.08/667.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.12

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